A novel technique for rat liver transplantation using Quick Linker system: a preliminary result.

Background: The clinical success of liver transplantation is founded upon years of experimental research. Since Kamada and colleagues developed the "two-cuff" technique, the rat has become the best model for extensive investigations. Although the Kamada technique is technically complex and not easy to master, it is still the mainstay of orthotopic liver transplantation in rodents.